True. New Zealand counter down the right but a strong tackle from Leah Burke halts their progress.

England then struggle with their own set, seeing their clearing kick charged down. But Courtney Winfield-Hill covers well to jump on the loose ball.

Sharon Shortle
BBC Sport commentator on BBC Two

New Zealand are looking dangerous when they are attacking down their right.

England then win it back, but again turnover as Amy Hardcastle fumbles a Courtney Winfield-Hill pass.

England have had all of the territory. They've got to make this count because at some point New Zealand will recover and come back strong.

And they continue to. England don't get anywhere and the ball is handed over.

Last tackle. New Zealand have defended well...

Steve Sutcliffe
BBC Sport at Community Stadium, York

England have started this match at a really good tempo. The challenge will be to maintain it against a side containing a large number of full-time NRLW stars.

Emily Rudge forces a knock-on. England have another penalty right by the posts!

England have all the momentum now. Another good set puts pressure on the Kiwis as Roche's grubber is swept un in the deep.

Shout-out to Georgia Roche too. The England stand-off held the ball up well before feeding Goldthorp. Forcing the New Zealand defenders into a panic.

Advantage England as Apii Nicholls makes a mess of collecting the hosts' latest kick. She knocks-on trying to keep the ball in play and England will have a great chance right by the posts.

Great start from England as Vicky Molyneux drives through the middle. England kick the ball away to complete their set, pinning New Zealand back to their own try-line

Enjoy it Steve. A good start is crucial for England as Amy Hardcastle catches the kick-off.

Steve Sutcliffe
BBC Sport at Community Stadium, York

This should be an absolute cracker. I've had to relocate a couple of times this evening with Wi-Fi issues but thankfully settled in now just in time for kick-off.

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Australian referee Kasey Badger gets us going.

New Zealand kick to England.

What a spectacle. New Zealand march forward with their Haka but England don't look fazed.

Amy Hardcastle has the meanest stare, it reminds me of my Mum after parents' evening.

National anthems done. Now time for the Haka.

New Zealand have never missed a final. England are trying to reach their first.

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This being England and New Zealand's closest match to Remembrance Sunday, the players and supporters observe a minute's silence after hearing The Last Post.